Dialysis Clinic Nurse Specialist (Apply in minutes)

About this role : As a Dialysis Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) with FreseniusMedical Care, you will be part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsiblefor delivering unique care plans and providing dialysis treatment to patientsfacing end stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease. Our clinic RNs buildstrong bonds and lasting relationships with people who entrust us with theircare, their families, and fellow care team members. How you grow or advance : As a Dialysis RN, you will enter our ClinicalAdvancement Program (CAP) to grow and advance in your career. By participatingin CAP, you will develop clinical leadership skills, derive greater careersatisfaction, have an opportunity to share your expertise with others, and berecognized for your experience, knowledge, and clinical expertise. All newhires will begin at the appropriate CAP level based on prior experience andeducation.Our culture : We believe our employees are our most important asset — we value,care about, and support our people. We are there when you may need us most,from tuition reimbursement to support your education goals, grantingscholarships to family members, delivering relief when natural disastersstrike, or providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we takecare of our people.Our focus on diversity : We have built a nurturing environment that welcomesevery age, race, gender, sexual orientation, background, and culturaltradition. We have a diverse range of employee resource groups (ERGs) toencourage employees with similar interests, goals, social and culturalbackgrounds, or experiences to come together for professional and personaldevelopment, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse workforceand culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion for all, which is atremendous asset that sets us apart.At Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the lives ofpeople living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the career and companyyou have been looking for, and you want to be a vital part of the future ofhealthcare, apply today._PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : _ All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordancewith Fresenius Kidney Care policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice,state, and federal regulations.

• As a member of the nephrology health care team, you will participate in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.
• Coordinates patient care including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for an assigned group of hemodialysis patients. This includes delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff.
• Performs ongoing analysis of patient data with each patient visit and documents in the patient medical record.
• Adjusts or modify the treatment plan as indicated and notify supervisor as needed.
• Provides initial and ongoing education to patient and family.
• Administers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and document appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.
• Initiates or assist with emergency response measures.
• Ensures correct laboratory collection, processing, and shipping procedures are performed.
• Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Team on the patient care plan.
• Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.
• Completes CAP requirements to either maintain or advance within the program.
• Makes referrals to Social Worker and Registered Dietitian as appropriate.
• Ensures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options._EDUCATION AND LICENSURE_ :
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current appropriate state licensure.
• Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.
• Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she isemployed._EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS_ :
• Qualities and traits : compassion, caring, support for colleagues,collaborative, reliable.
• Experience as a Registered Nurse (preferred but not required).
• Chronicacute hemodialysis experience (preferred but not required).
• Successfully pass the Ishihara Color Blind Test._PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS_ : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavylifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aidsandor coworkers may provide assistance.
• This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and theemployee must be able to bend over.
• The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machinesand equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions ofup to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.
• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with airtemperature control and moderate noise levels.
• May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseasesmaterials.
• Day to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction withpatients, facilityhospital staff and physicians.
• The position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.
• May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in otherlocations with the same physical demands and working conditions as describedabove.
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• Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace inaccordance with applicable federal and state laws.